628753 Wed Jun 17 09:29:18 -0700 2009 4 7 Chicago Area 0 4781188 i drive by them all the time, but wondering if people can recommend some of the better butchers over in the river west / fulton market area. obviously ones that are wholesale to the public. Wed Jun 17 09:29:18 -0700 2009 59805 jmeitus 1 4811122 You should try Peoria Packing & Butcher Shop at 1300 W. Lake St Chicago, IL 60607; (312) 738-1800‎. It's pretty rad. And i bought steaks and a ton of other stuff for less than $18. It was ridiculous amazing and fun. Bring a hoodie though; it's pretty chilly. :) Sat Jun 27 12:38:38 -0700 2009 4781188 1089042 texbuckaroo 1 4813103 Peoria Packing is great for cheap cheap prices. I tend to shop there for things like chicken, pork, bulk sausages, ground beef and stuff like short ribs. However, I do find the quality of their steaks often lacking. For nicer steaks at still reasonable prices, I love Columbus Meats on Randolph. They carry choice or higher beef, and will custom cut and trim to your needs. T-bones, strips and ribeyes are typically $6-8/lb. Sun Jun 28 12:38:52 -0700 2009 4781188 181479 jeanpoutine 1 4816191 I had a very bad experience at Peoria. Bought a rump roast that was tied up. After cooking it for 8 hours, sliced it open to find that it was all fat and gristle that had been rolled up together. Threw the entire thing in the garbage. I will never go back. Mon Jun 29 15:52:57 -0700 2009 4781188 1089347 bourj 2 4819097 We once got boar and kangaroo meat at Chicago Game & Gourmet if "wild" is the direction you are heading to... :P It's worth the adventure. LOL Tue Jun 30 14:21:27 -0700 2009 4816191 1089847 viafaenza37